IN THIS WEEK'S MESSAGE:
+ Imogene Registration
+ Tuesday speed workout (mtn bike option too)
+ Thursday evening run
+ Other DTR affiliated runs: Sat Evergreen, Sun Golden
+ Race volunteers needed
+ Talks, Clinics, and other Non-Race Events
+ Race calendar – NEW EVENTS ADDED
+ Other area clubs and runs
+ Discounts for DTRs


Imogene Pass Run registration opens June 1. This race will sell out
fast. Registration information will be posted at
http://www.imogenerun.com

The race is Sept 8. It's 17.1mi, from Ouray (7,810'), to Telluride
(8,820'), over Imogene Pass (13,120').

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TUESDAY SPEED (mtn bike option)
This week's speed workout will be at Bear Creek Lake Park. It's a
repeat of last week's workout. Meet at the dirt lot, at the corner of
Morrison and Rooney Roads, at 6:00pm.

We'll jog out together to the base of the North Park Trail (see map).
Take the bike path into the park. Instead of going right at the first
bridge, stay straight on the bike path, onto the park road. Just past
the toll booth, stay left at the Y. Follow the road W for ~1mi. Just
before the road curves L and goes uphill, go left on the trail, cross
to the right of the creek, then meet at the 3-way trail junction. The
workout will be on a short trail loop from there. If the trails are
wet, we'll continue out the road to the Mountain View lot, and run
repeats on the hill to the top of the dam.

Mtn bike: Designed for people training for off-road tris/dus, but
anyone is welcome. Bring your mountain bike (as long as it's dry). You
will alternate between running and biking, with quick transitions, and
a slightly different loop for the bike. The loops are designed to
avoid conflicts between the runners and bikers.

The speed workouts will take place every week, as long as there is
interest. Sometimes there will be a separate e-mail with the workout
info, Mon evening, or Tue during the day.

These workouts are for runners of all abilities. (The only exception
is for beginning runners or those coming back after a long lay-off.
You should build a good base, with lower effort, and gradually longer
runs, before you start doing speed work.) The group stays in a compact
area (e.g., short loop or out-and-back), so no one will get left
behind. We run for time, starting and finishing together. The route is
designed typically with the hard efforts on climbs and/or
non-technical terrain; descents and rocky terrain will be easy
efforts. The purpose is to combine track-like speed workouts with
power training for hills.

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THURSDAY RUN/PICNIC/BIKE
Run Location: South Valley Park. The main group will meet at 6:15pm;
the early group at 5:30pm. If you want to mountain bike before the
run, please be ready to ride by 5:15. You'll be able to get in a
~50minute ride, with time to change before the run.

Run notes: The Lyons Back trail is closed for construction. To add
some distance (those of you in the faster/longer groups), you can
either take the Rattlesnake Gulch Trail to Deer Creek and back, and/or
the Coyote Song trail to Deer Creek Cyn Road and back. Bring a watch
and monitor your time. Plan to finish between 7:20-7:30 so we'll have
enough daylight left for the picnic. Bring warm/dry clothes for after
the run. It cools quickly in the canyon.

Picnic: Stick around after the run for a potluck picnic at the park.
Bring food and drink to share with others. Plates, napkins, utensils,
cups, etc., will be provided. If you forget to bring food, please join
us anyway. There's almost always more than enough food. This is a good
chance to get to know more about your fellow runners than you can pick
up in a conversation while running uphill.

Things to bring: pasta/green salads, fruit, side dishes,
chips/veggies/dips, desserts, juice/sodas/beer/wine. Be creative, or
keep it simple. Make it yourself, or buy it already made. If you need
to shop, there are several markets (Safeway, King Soopers, Vitamin
Cottage) just E of C-470 on Ken Caryl Blvd, the same exit you use to
the run.

If you are new to DTR and unfamiliar with the trails, and for more
information about DTR, including FAQs, please go to the link below.
For directions, route descriptions and explanation of ratings, please
follow the link below to maps.
http://dtr.runuphillracing.com/

All messages are archived, and more group information is also
available at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/denvertrailrunners

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OTHER DTR AFFILIATED RUNS

SATURDAY EVERGREEN
The Evergreen Runners Circle (ERC) holds FREE runs every Saturday,
8:30am, on trails, in the Evergreen area. Several DTR regulars join
these runs. The ERC runs are typically about 60 minutes long. They
usually go out for coffee/breakfast afterwards. Please forward your
questions to Dave via the ERC link below. For more info about the ERC
schedules, go to:
http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Lodge/7018/index.html
Schedule:
5/26: O'Fallon Park
6/2: Alderfer/3Sisters
6/9: Genesee Overlook
6/16: Maxwell Falls
6/23: Evergreen Lake House
6/30: Mt. Falcon, upper lot
7/7: Flying J Ranch


SUNDAY GOLDEN
Golden weekend runs are Sundays at 7:30 a.m. Meet outside Brooks
Field, CSM Stadium, on 12th Street in Golden, and run on one of six or
more different routes in the Golden area. All of the courses allow for
varying lengths (e.g. 6-14+ miles) and paces, depending on the
interests of the runners on that day. For further information contact
Ron Benioff at rnbenioff@... 303-279-6152.

Interested in another weekday or weekend group run? Pick a time and
place, and we'll post it to the group.

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RACE VOLUNTEERS
Race directors are always looking for volunteers.

5/28; Bolder Boulder. The Rocky Mountain Road Runners needs additional
volunteers to help them staff the finish line. No experience
necessary. http://www.rmrr.org/

6/10; Arby's Rocky Mtn Half-Marathon; Tom Turley, 303-324-3605

6/16; Mt. Evans Ascent. Shuttle Drivers.
"If you own an SUV, Van, or other high occupancy vehicle and would
like to help us shuttle runners back down the mountain following the
run, we could definitely use your help. Shuttle drivers will be
compensated $100 for your time and gas.

We'll need you from 8 am through 12:30.
Details on the race are available at
http://www.racingunderground.com/mtevans

Please email or give me a call at 303-642-7917 if you are interested.

Thanks!
Darrin"

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CLINICS and OTHER EVENTS
Registration is open for all of my form clinics:
http://www.runuphillracing.com
6/3. Trail Running 101 Form Clinic. Golden/Evergreen.
6/17. Trail Running 101 Form Clinic. Golden/Evergreen.


Running Form Fundamentals Workshop
Boulder Running Works
5/26, 6/23, 7/21
720-839-6896, jrunyan@...

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FEATURED RACES
My own (shameless self-promotion) La Sportiva Front Range Frenzy:
http://www.runuphillracing.com
*6/23; Nott Your Average Trail Race; Nott Creek at Golden Gate Canyon;
7mi, 1,000' of climbing.
*7/21; 5th annual Golden Gate Canyon Trail Run, Gilpin Cnty, 15mi W of
Golden; 12.7mi with 2,500' of climbing, & 5km fun run.
*8/12; Lookout Mtn Hill Climb; 4.5mi, 1,900' all uphill

DTR Road Trip. Let me know if you are interested in joining us for the
weekend.
6/30; USA National Trail Championships; 10km; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com
Citizen and Championship races. Free Smartwool shirt, Qdoba food,
beer, and more goodies for all runners. Anyone can run the Citizen's
race. USATF membership is required for the Championships – to compete
for the Natl. Championships, win prize money, and qualify for the US
National Mountain Running Team. The World Mountain Running Champs are
in Switzerland, in Sept. John Chapman, one of the original DTR
members, is the race director. Adam is the asst director. Limited free
lodging at John's, some of it may require pitching a tent in his yard.
Let's get a big group and make a weekend of it.

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5/24; Kokopelli Kids Trail Series; 1/4 mile to 1.5M; Colorado Springs;
(719) 337-2737; http://www.kokopellikids.com

5/26; Georgetown Burro Race; 8M; Georgetown; (719) 539-3874;
http://www.packburroracing.com

5/29; Hillary Everest Marathon; 42K; Nepal; (603) 374-2438;
http://www.everestmarathon.com

6/2; Teva Spring Runoff; 10km; Vail;
http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

6/2; RMRR Trophy Series; 2.4mi; Stonehouse Park, Lakewood;
http://www.rmrr.org

6/3; Teva Mudfest; 5km; Vail; http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

6/9; South Valley 10km; South Valley Park, Littleton;
http://www.comastersrun.org

6/10; Horsetooth Mountain Trail Baker's Dozen; ½-Marathon and 8mi;
(970) 224-9114; http://www.runnersroostftcollins.com

6/16; Mt. Falcon Trail Race; 8mi; Morrison; Sharon, 303-674-6441, x26;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

6/16; Mt. Evans Ascent; 14.5mi; near Idaho Springs; SOLD OUT;
http://www.racingunderground.com

6/23; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #3; 7 mi; Nott Creek at
Golden Gate Canyon, W of Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

6/24; 10k @ 10,000 Feet Vail; http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

6/30; USA National Trail Championships; 10km; Steamboat Springs;
http://www.runningseries.com

7/4; Scar Top Mountain Run; 12km, 5km; Coal Creek Canyon;
http://www.racingunderground.com

7/8; Vail Hill Climb; 7.5mi; http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

7/8; RMRR Trophy Series; 2mi; Bible Park, Denver; http://www.rmrr.org

7/14; Evergreen Mountain Trail Race; 10km; Alderfer/3 Sisters,
Evergreen; Sharon, 303-674-6441, x26;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

7/14; Lory Trail Duathlon and Run; 5k run and duathlon; Ft. Collins;
(970) 224-9114; http://www.runnersroostftcollins.com

7/15; Mountain Madness 12km; Genesee; http://www.comastersrun.org
Jim Romero, DTR regular, is the co-race director

7/21; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #4, 5th annual Golden Gate
Canyon Trail Run; 12.7mi, 5km; Gilpin Cty; http://www.runuphillracing.com

7/22; Vail Half-Marathon; http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

8/3, 6:30pm; RMRR Trophy Series; 5km; deKoevend Park, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

8/3-4; Wild West Relay; 195 mile relay; Ft. Collins to Steamboat
Springs; http://www.wildwestrelay.com

8/4; Indian Peaks DirtFest; 10km run and Duathlon; Nederland;
http://www.racingunderground.com

8/12; La Sportiva Front Range Trail Frenzy #5, Lookout Mtn Hill Climb;
4.5mi; Golden; http://www.runuphillracing.com

8/12; Berry Picker Trail Run; 5km Vail;
http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

8/15, 6:30pm; Fairmount Trail Rum; 5km; Golden;
http://www.comastersrun.org

8/26; Elk Meadow Trail Race; 5.8mi; Evergreen; http://www.comastersrun.org

9/8; RMRR Trophy Series; 8mi; Chatfield State Park, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

9/9; Evergold Trail Run; 10km Vail;
http://www.vailrec.com/adult_runningrace.htm

9/15; Elk Meadow/Bergen Peak Trail Races; 5.6mi, 11.5mi; Evergreen;
Sharon, 303-674-6441, x26;
http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

9/22; Barr Lake 1/3 Marathon; Brighton; http://www.comastersrun.org
Dave Black, DTR regular, is the race director

10/7; RMRR Trophy Series; 10mi; Waterton Canyon, Littleton;
http://www.rmrr.org

10/13; Lair `o the Bear Trail Race; 10mi, 2mi; Idledale; Sharon,
303-674-6441, x26; http://www.evergreenrecreation.com/calendar.html

10/13; Silent Trails Memorial Race; 10mi; Laramie, WY;
http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/SILENTTRAILS/default.htm

10/14; Coal Creek X-C Challenge; 5.7mi; Louisville;
http://www.comastersrun.org

11/17; Chatfield 10-Miler; Littleton; http://www.comastersrun.org

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OTHER AREA CLUBS AND RUNS, and TRAIL LINKS
BoulderTrailRunners: Several weekly group runs. FREE.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BoulderTrailRunners

Rocky Mountain Road Runners: Weekly training/social runs (Tue-Wash
Park, Sat-Highline). Monthly race series (free for members, small fee
for non-members) with a handicap start and scoring system.
http://www.rmrr.org

Niketown Running Club: Tue evening, 5:30pm, 1 hr runs on the Cherry
Creek and Platte bike paths. Meet at the downtown store, 16th &
Glenarm. Several DTRs are regulars. (303) 623-6453

Incline Club: Sunday long runs in the Pikes Peak area. Thursday speed
workouts. They stay on lower trails through the winter, then venture
higher up the mountain as the snow clears. Let us know if you are
interested in car-pooling from the Denver area. http://www.inclineclub.com

Phidippides Track Club: Tue evening track workouts near Cherry Creek
HS. http://www.phidippides.org/

American Trail Running Association: http://www.trailrunner.com/

Trail Runner Magazine: http://www.trailrunnermag.com

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DISCOUNTS FOR DTRs
Several running/outdoor stores offer discounts to DTR members. Just
mention that you are a member. Discounts usually apply only to
non-sale merchandise. Listing here doesn't guarantee that discounts
will be available. Please verify with the stores:

Runners Roost Lakewood, Alameda & Wadsworth (SW corner), (303)
991-1851, http://www.runnersroostlakewood.com

Boulder Running Company, Wadsworth & Bowles (SE corner), Littleton,
(303) 932-6000, http://www.boulderrunningcompany.com

Bent Gate, 13th & Washington, Golden, 303-271-9382,
http://www.bentgate.com